AUBURN, Ala. – One of the top junior college players in the country, Abdul Bashir is the latest transfer to sign with the Auburn men’s basketball program on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-7, 180-pound forward recently finished out his sophomore campaign at Casper College in Casper, Wyoming, where he averaged 27.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game for the Thunderbirds. Bashir also shot 41.4 percent from the floor, 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 87.7 from the free throw line. A big-time scorer, he registered four 40-point games including a career-high 49 points versus Laramie County Community College on Feb. 28.
“Abdul is a special talent,” head coach Bruce Pearl said. “If he can see it, he can make it. Falling in line with some of the great shooters we’ve had here at Auburn. He has great length, instinct and feel for the game. With three years of eligibility, I am excited about Abdul working on his body, improving his skills and becoming a dominant player.”
Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Bashir’s family hails from Somalia. He played high school basketball at Colorado Prep in Westminster, Colorado, and has a twin brother, Abdi.